Copper Mountain
- 7.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,731 ft
- climb
- 8,726 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Copper Mountain open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name Copper Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers.
Elephant Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-26-01-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Road Closure for Construction Work (Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts)
Agency alert covering Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District · Order 04-17-26-06-04 · USFS · Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District
Area, Road, and Trail Closures (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-25-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Year-Round Fire Restrictions (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-24-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Vehicle Snow Chain Requirements during Inclement Weather (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)
Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-23-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Copper Mountain is a hard hike in Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, within the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from about 7,300 feet to about 8,700 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,731 feet over a route of roughly 7.9 miles. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. The route is natural-surface and allows both horses and bikes. That makes it a versatile option for riders and pack animals, and the trail's length and climb mean planning for the full day. The hike starts close to several other destinations. Coon Creek is less than a mile away, and Danger Trail and Pine Creek are both within about 2 miles. For an overnight base, Pine Creek Campground sits about 5 miles off.
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